The Last of Us Remake for PS5 is now official: this is its trailer and release date

Since last year, we have heard rumors of an alleged remake Last of us for PS5and now it’s official. Although the announcement was made for Summer Game Fest 2022, a video game event hosted by Geoff Keighley, the PlayStation Direct website was “accidentally” extended. Now we know what the game will be Coming September 2 next year for PlayStation 5. Eye because “later” also coming to PC.

“Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters of Joel and Ellie in Last of usWinning over 200 Game of the Year awards, now remastered for PlayStation 5. Enjoy a complete overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced, but with modernized gameplay, improved controls and increased accessibility. Also, feel immersed in improved effects and enhanced exploration and combat.” The Last of Us Part I.

While calling it a “remake” might seem a bit of an overstatement, as both the original game and its remaster already looked great, the trailer The Last of Us Part I —it can only be seen on the Sony website at the moment— yes exposes a higher quality graphics section. However, perhaps the most interesting thing is that they have modernized the game mechanics, undoubtedly inspired by the mechanics from The Last of Us Part 2.

Will have to pay again…

You should know what the remake will be available in physical and digital format. Both versions include abandoned, a popular addition starring Ellie. In addition, Sony will release the Firefly Edition (limited number of copies), which includes the SteelBook. You can see the cover below:

Will there be some kind of update for people who bought the remaster on PS4? No, forget about it. Being a remake Sony is positioning it as a complete game.so you have to pay $69.99 or €79.99 to enjoy it.

Last of us approaching HBO Max

Clearly, the launch of the remake aims to take advantage of the huge expectations that currently exist for the HBO Max series. Although it doesn’t have a release date yet, it’s very likely that in the second half of the year they will clear all doubts and share the first trailer. Cast: Pedro Pascal (Joel), Ellie (Bella Ramsey), Anna Torv (Tess), Gabrielle Luna (Tommy Miller), Nico Parker (Sarah Miller), Merle Dandridge (Marlene), Geoffrey Pierce (Perry), Murray Bartlett (Frank ) and Con O’Neill (Bill). In its turn, Craig Mazin (creator Chernobyl) D Neil Druckman (co-president of Naughty Dog) lead the production as showrunners.